&Daughter believes that a jumper treated with care should last a lifetime. Working with just five yarns, and five makers, the knitwear label also believes in the beauty and strength of a local and specialist supply chain, and it is committed to supporting unique and historic industries that date back hundreds of years, representing generations of craftsmanship and knowledge passed through time.

Here’s a situation most mothers can probably relate to: mother-of-four Mariam Syed needed footwear that made her feel polished, but heels were categorically no longer an option. Her solution? Drawing on her family heritage of leather craftmanship, she created a collection of flats that were classic, chic, and oh-so comfortable (no matter how much running around she did). We especially love the Isla Slides and Audrey Sandals.

A’court was born out of the desire to redefine the traditional fashion model. Cutting in small quantities with the finest materials and impeccable craftsmanship A'court aims to keep waste and over production to a minimum. Every piece is designed and tailored to be season-less, buy now, cherish forever.

Addison Ross is a family-owned company that started life as a gallery in the Scottish Borders in 1978, eventually becoming the Addison Ross Gallery in Belgravia’s Eaton Terrace, where it was instrumental in launching the careers of many up-and-coming artists. Having made a name for itself with its handmade frames, today Addison Ross is our go-to favourite for their scalloped trays, jewellery boxes and chic alarm clocks.

A showstopping mix of chic silhouettes and statement prints, Agua By Agua Bendita is the resortwear brand co-founded by Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Álvarez. The creative duo hail from Colombia, and their work is an ode to their origins, embracing all the colour and culture of Latin America. From glamorous swimwear to dazzling cocktail dresses, the designs are decorated with hand-drawn illustrations and artisanal embroidery that celebrate the exotic flora and fauna of their homeland. It’s an enchanting and elegant aesthetic, brimming with Latino luxe.

Heavenly homewares are the calling card of this beautiful English brand. Frustrated by her failure to find a lampshade to her liking, Alice Palmer decided to create her own. The resulting designs have a quirky charm, with bright, block-printed and embroidered fabrics crafted into gorgeous statement shades. Since then, Alice’s eponymous label has expanded its repertoire to include lamp bases, cushions, rugs and all manner of delightfully decorative objects – each inviting piece capturing the perfect blend of comfort and chic.

A demi-fine jewellery brand that is rooted in literature and art, Alighieri was founded by Zambia-born Rosh Mahtani in 2014. Conceived during a dark time in Mahtani’s life, and drawing inspiration from Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy (a work that brought her solace in her moment of adversity), Aligheri is a collection of modern heirlooms that celebrate the beauty in imperfection, and the strength that can be found in human vulnerability.

Injecting instant style at the flick of a switch, Alvaro Picardo’s simple yet striking lampshades are a visual delight. The Spanish-born, London-based creative transforms classic light fittings into delightful conversation pieces, hand-painting elegant parchment shades with striking matte stripes, glossy starbursts and dazzling diamond checks, all worked in luscious Farrow & Ball colours. And besides his own beautifully crafted creations, Picardo offers a bespoke service, conjuring unique designs in the pattern and palette of your choice. With lampshades as stunning as Alvaro Picardo’s, what else can we say but “Let there be light!”

European children seem to have style in their DNA. Luckily for British kids, there is Amaia to ensure they’re as smartly dressed as their Continental cousins. Spanish-born founder and mother of three, Amaia Arrieta, spotted a need for chic childrenswear when she moved to London. And so her namesake brand was born, offering beautiful looks for babies, boys and girls. Whether it’s sweet smocked dresses, charming corduroy rompers or lovely little shoes, Amaia creates timeless treasures; designs as precious as your little ones themselves.

Want to breathe new life into your home? Make Amuse Le Bouche your first port of call: the London-based design hub specialises in unique artisan textiles, handblown glassware and statement ceramics in bold hues and patterns, and it’s driven by its passion for bringing people together to share food, celebrate moments and reconnect.

Los Angeles-based clothing and swimwear brand Anemos was founded in 2018 by former Stella McCartney press officer Lauren Arapage and ex-Moda Operandi buying director Joshua Shaub. A love of minimalism and a focus on sustainability are at the heart of this brand, and its design sensibility fuses laidback Californian ease with the slick modernity of New York City.

Anna Mason’s story is one of a life spent pursuing a vision. A graduate of the Royal College of Art’s Fashion Design master’s degree, Anna held design roles at Karl Lagerfeld in Paris, and MaxMara and Valentino in Italy, before returning to the UK, where in 2012, she launched her own collection. Described as feminine, wearable and timeless, her designs are at once classic and modern; a romantic nod to the past invigorated with a youthful spin.

Former textile designer Isabel Rio was born and raised in a little Spanish town where nature, sea and family are intrinsically connected — and today her footwear brand is all about being human, local, genuine and responsible. Each of its espadrilles is unique, and crafted by artisans using traditional techniques of Spanish masters. Think of Antonia’s as your shortcut to an endless summer.

Created collaboratively with independent Moroccan artisans, the handworked homewares from Livvy Wentworth-Stanley’s London-based brand are a lively blend of traditional technique and contemporary design. From dazzling jewel-toned vases to dizzying marbled ceramics and dramatic geometric rugs, the results are true conversation pieces – richly coloured and effortlessly cool. In other words, precisely what every chic home requires.

Founded by London-based graphic designer Anna Vail, homeware brand Balu London has laidback luxury is at the heart of everything it does. Created to take the stress out of hosting, the brand is on a mission to help you dress your home with as much care and personality as you’d dress yourself — whether you’re planning a lavish dinner party, or intimate get-togethers are more your style.

Baukjen is a London-based womenswear label that has environmental, ethical and sustainable style at its heart. Its mission is to drive meaningful and lasting change in the industry, and celebrate slow fashion with timeless designs that empower women, giving them a boost of confidence when they need it most — and we think its bold prints and rich palette do exactly that.

Bedfolk exists to help you wind down well. Bedfolk takes comfort essentials that mean you can sink into the most relaxing parts of your day, whenever you feel the call to unwind.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin: storytelling is always front and centre for London-based artist and designer Bell Hutley. Drawing inspiration from nature, children’s literature and folklore, Bell’s darkly romantic aesthetic and bold use of colour, alongside her innately whimsical references, infuse her creations with an heirloom-like quality.

Bertioli by Thyme is a mother-daughter team that draws inspiration from a love of nature, and a desire to nourish humans and the planet they live on, to create products for everyday living. Depicting botanicals found in habitats such as woodlands and water meadows, the brand’s nature-rich aesthetic plays out in their beautiful linens, tablescaping and crockery.

Fans of Beulah’s romantic, feminine aesthetic are drawn by far more than its charming floral dresses and dreamy separates. Launched in 2011 by Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinia Brennan, Beulah has been at the forefront of responsible dressing from day one – hailed as the originator of luxe ethical chic. Its mission? To empower vulnerable women globally by incorporating traditional craft techniques into its collections. The results are beautiful in both style and sensibility. Don’t believe us? Just ask Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and the Duchess of Cambridge…

Inspired by antiques dealer and interiors designer Birdie Fortescue's trips to Portugal, the brand’s new Lisboa collection puts a fresh spin on the city’s signature decorative arts. Jewelled hues, bold block prints and artisanal finishes evoke the dynamic spirit of the capital, and are designed to fit seamlessly into your home.

Cofounders Carmen Borgonovo and Joana de Noronha cite free-spirited, independent and fearless women as the inspiration for Borgo de Nor’s DNA — think artists like Frida Kahlo, Lenora Carrington and Hilma af Klint. So forget dress codes, seasons and trends: instead, the label’s romantic silhouettes and surreal bespoke prints are all about individualism, empowerment and bringing joy into your wardrobe all year round.

The daughter of a fine jewellery designer who was inclined to keep pieces he believed were too beautiful to sell (a very relatable approach to accessories), London-based designer Alona Shelemy fell in love with the world of jewellery at a young age. By Alona is inspired by her Middle Eastern and European background, and seeks to translate the lost treasures of the Mediterranean into an effortless-yet-opulent aesthetic.

Sophie Howard founded By Pariah in London in 2016, having been inspired by a National Geographic article about the Pariah parts of the Caribbean. At once sophisticated and playful, the brand has a love of raw, untouched materials at its heart, and is driven by its desire to create fine jewellery pieces that don’t compromise on quality or ethics.

The freedom of the open road, the warmth of sunlight on your shoulders, the scent of an open fire… Cara Cara infuses its year-round pieces with the joyful spirit of adventure. Entirely female-founded, owned and operated, the brand creates clothes that embody casual glamour, and are designed for real women. We love the crisp poplin finishes, house-designed prints and vintage-inspired details that have become the label’s signature.

Designed to instill a sense of calm (and honestly who doesn’t need that, these days?), London-based Chilean artist Carla Ilanos’ work is inspired by women, interiors and fashion. We love her floral prints for their abstract aesthetic and strong sense of shape and colour — they're perfect for providing moments of joy.

For those moments in life when you need a little joy, look to this art-inspired lifestyle and homewares brand. Taking the family’s shared love of art, travel and entertaining as a starting point, Carolina Irving & Daughters remasters ancient motifs and decorative patterns, creating modern, joyful and purposeful pieces that are designed to be mixed and matched, set alfresco or indoors.

Casa de Folklore was founded by Romanian-born textile designer Alice Munteanu to pay tribute to the traditional Romanian folk art that was so integral to her childhood. With each one-of-a-kind piece sourced directly from an artisan, this intensely personal project is borne out of a love for handmade craftsmanship, and a belief in the enduring nature of traditions and stories.

Net-a-Porter and Matches Fashion alum Josefina Theo founded vacationwear label Casa Raki in 2018. An Argentinean-born fashion photographer who spent most of her childhood by the sea, she wanted to translate her luxury ecommerce experience into a sustainable luxury brand that would take her back to her roots and transport her to the places she enjoys the most. Make her linen co-ords your new suitcase essential.

CasaCarta founder Misty Minton likes to think of a home as an extension of one’s personality: “Adding a pop of colour, handpicking a playful accessory or investing in a large statement piece: I see it all as a type of reflective expression.” This ethos is front and centre in her collection of textiles, tableware, decorative accessories and home fragrance, which fuses a standout, one-of-a-kind aesthetic with a commitment to everyday functionality.

Art historian Cece Fein Hughes interweaves Celtic, Byzantine and Renaissance stories with fairy tale and retro tattoo motifs to create fine jewellery that is infused with symbolism and a certain mysticism. Each ring is meticulously crafted, forged by hand in recycled 18ct yellow gold before being hand-engraved and painted, and finally embellished with pearls and star-set diamonds. We like to think of them as perfectly precious heirloom pieces.

Overthinkers, rejoice: Samantha Cameron’s London-based label, Cefinn, is here to shoulder some of your mental workload. Taking the stress out of getting dressed, each piece is easy to wear, understated and endlessly versatile, taking you through breakfast with the family, those dreaded back-to-back meetings and a much-needed evening out with friends.

The brainchild of artist and designer Christopher Farr and his business partner Matthew Bourne, CF Editions works with some of the world’s top artists and designers, both past and present, to create rugs that unite superior textile craftsmanship with contemporary design vision. Collaborators have included William Scott, Gary Hume, Sandra Blow, Terry Frost and Anni Albers, and each piece is fabricated to the most exacting standards and delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Celebrating the beauty and intricacy of everyday objects, jewellery and ceramics brand Completedworks uses primarily recycled materials to craft its signature sculptural creations that weave, loop, twist, flow, enfold and expand to explore broader questions about the human condition, history, politics and the language of art.

Swim fans, breathe a sigh of relief: COSSIE+CO is creating swimwear for the modern woman. With an aesthetic that intentionally transcends seasons and trends, it’s all about simplicity, a celebration of colour, and those little design details that help you feel 100% confident, 100% of the time.

Taking our passion for heritage techniques to chic new heights, Crafted for Collagerie shines a spotlight on artisanal design. The limited-edition collaboration sees six independent labels create strikingly original homewares – each brand blending its own aesthetic with Collagerie’s unique vision to craft exceptional pieces rich in colour and creativity.

Fuss-free luxury is something of a Collagerie hallmark, so Cultiver couldn’t be better suited to our site. The homewares brand understands the delight derived from using premium products in everyday life – whether it’s a baby-soft bath towel, a sumptuous silk pillowcase, simple yet stylish table linen or a bedsheet bundle in featherlight flax. Worked in gorgeous, chalky colours and the finest natural fabrics, Cultiver designs only improve with age, transforming timeless daily rituals into truly pleasurable pastimes.

Imagine the ultimate jewel-box brand, rich in homewares, objet d’art and accessories. This is Dar Leone – a treasure trove of dazzling buys in vibrant shades. Founded by Sierra Leonean-American, Isatu Funna, the brand is inspired by her wanderlust and by memories of her childhood in Freetown. African-sourced delights abound, from ancient Nomoli soapstone figures, to hand-woven Ghanaian baskets, beaded Cameroonian stools and technicolour textiles. The result is a breathtaking mix of colour and craftsmanship that promises to enrich your life.

Gabby Deeming launched Daydress with just one piece in mind: an effortlessly simple soft cotton shirt dress. Originally drawing inspiration from brightly coloured block printed cottons she encountered while on holiday in Jaipur, today Daydress features a variety of versatile styles, each created using the original Daydress block prints. We like to think of it as summer dressing, sorted.

Dear Frances wants to slow fashion down. Working with a team of artisan shoemakers in Italy, the brand is developing a new kind of luxury by utilising sustainable materials and processes, and its modern creations are the perfect complement to a classic capsule wardrobe.

Desmond & Dempsey make pyjamas. And not just any old pyjamas: by their own admission, they’re fancy pyjamas, made for ‘the pleasure of our leisure’. And while we’re quoting them, we might as well do it properly: in their own words, these pyjamas are ‘Made for prancing! Dancing! Wooing the madding crowd! Wear them inside, wear them outside. A pair of D&Ds are as good in bed as they are at the breakfast table.’ We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Curious minds, take note: Dévé’s modern artefacts are set to become a new favourite. With an emphasis on classic, sculptural and minimalist silhouettes, the brand’s jewellery, luxury objects and vintage oddities transcend seasons and trends, instead prioritising a dedication to craftsmanship, sustainability and ethical practices. We love the way their reimagined classic hoop elevates any ensemble.

We’ve long been fans of this British artist’s welcoming, accessible imagery, so it’s no surprise that her new interiors line has been quick to capture our hearts. From sweetly pretty ceramics and wittily embroidered napkins to playful rattan placemats and bright, bobble mirrors, each eye-catching piece brings a smiley shot of colour into your home, with that joyful Marland vibe that spells happiness on a plate.

It’s easy being green with Dr Jackson’s Skincare, a plant-powered, science-led beauty and wellness brand that’s on a mission to protect both your skin and the planet. Its lineup of skincare products and organic teas are vegan and cruelty-free, and its ‘led by science, inspired by nature’ ethos draws from founder Dr S. J. Jackson’s two decades of research into indigenous plants and their uses in traditional medicines.

For Lynette Ong, the designer behind Edge of Ember, a favourite piece of jewellery is like your secret super-power. It not only makes you shine, it becomes a talisman that speaks to you as well as for you, communicating who you are and what you believe in. It’s an idea that resonates with jewellery lovers, and explains why the brand’s personalised pieces – with bespoke charms, birthstones and initials – have such allure. After all, what could be more precious than your very own magical memento.

Starting life as a made-to-order atelier, Emilia Wickstead started showing ready-to-wear collections for the SS12 season, and since then, the label has gone from strength to strength. Known for her modern silhouettes and strong colour use, Emilia’s name has become synonymous with modern femininity — and her new swimwear collection is a study in bold floral prints and ultra-flattering vintage-inspired silhouettes.

Erdem Moralioglu MBE is a storyteller at heart, and his collections champion noteworthy women in a particular moment and place in time. Poetic, powerful and ageless, his inimitable language of femininity transcends fashion, and he is dedicated to the notion of clothes as not just something to put on, but as an agent of expression and emotion.

EVARAE is a love letter to the ocean, and to the earth. The sustainable swim and ready-to-wear brand was founded in 2016 by Georgia Thompson, who wanted to espouse a ‘buy less, buy better’ philosophy. EVARAE’s pieces are designed with longevity in mind, it runs a free repair service and a recycling initiative, and all the swimwear is made from regenerated materials (even the swing tags are sustainable: crafted from seed paper, they will grow and bloom when planted).

Designed by women, for women, Galvan was founded in London in 2014 with the raison d’etre of reimagining eveningwear for the modern day. Today, the brand is renowned for encapsulating all elements of a polished wardrobe — think everything from day-to-night separates to effortless resortwear, all infused with Galvan’s clean aesthetic and easy versatility.

Meet your new head girl, milliner Gigi Burris. Fall finds her eponymous brand crafting felt trilbies, cowboy hats, berets and boyish peaked caps; summer brings the sweetest straw sunhats and swish Panamas, while elegant events are beautifully served with chic cocktail veils, bows and barrettes. All handcrafted in New York using artisanal techniques and responsibly sourced materials, it’s safe to say that when it comes to stylish headwear, Gigi Burris has you covered.

Here’s some good news: these are good shoes with a tiny footprint. Featuring sustainable packaging, and crafted from organic and recycled materials that limit the impact on the planet, Good News shoes are designed to tread lightly (in every sense of the phrase). The Roopa boots are at the top of our wishlist this Christmas.

For founder Kate Kindersley, Hadeda is all about highlighting the enduring value of craft over mass production, and sharing the magic, wonder, tradition and excitement of new design discoveries. Hadeda’s home and lifestyle collections are sourced from artisans and co-ops in Africa and all over the world — think hand-woven wall baskets, one-off ceramics, Malawi cane furniture, hand-loomed textiles and more.